How hard is Rengg from Schachen?

Classified as Category 2, Rengg from Schachen is a solid climb that will test your legs.

How long is Rengg from Schachen?

Rengg from Schachen is 6.6km long with 438m of elevation gain. At a typical climbing pace, expect the ascent to take roughly 40 minutes.

Where does Rengg from Schachen start?

Rengg from Schachen starts on the Renggstrasse in Lucerne, Switzerland. The starting coordinates are 47.0360°N, 8.1449°E.

What is the steepest section of Rengg from Schachen?

The steepest 100-metre section of Rengg from Schachen hits 12.2%. A serious ramp that will have you out of the saddle. The average gradient across the full climb is 6.7%.

Cat 2 Renggstrasse

Rengg from Schachen

Lucerne, switzerland

The Renggstrasse rises 6.6km through rolling hills and mountain roads, gaining 438m to 960m. Averaging 6.7%, the road kicks to 12.2% at its steepest — a serious ramp that demands respect. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Lucerne, Switzerland.

The 7th climb in Lucerne by distance.
The 8th climb in Lucerne by elevation gain.

Rengg from Schachen

Lucerne, switzerland

6.6km 438m 6.7%

Distance

6.6km

Avg Gradient

6.7%

Max Gradient

12.2%

Elevation Gain

438m

Summit

960m

Wall Rating

4.2

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Temperature

2.8° Cold

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Rainfall

107mm Moderate

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What things cost

Typical prices in Switzerland

CHF5.50

Coffee

CHF7.00

Beer

CHF25.00

Meal

CHF3.00

Water

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